He got called into a meeting with Brian France last February after making comments critical of the NASCAR business model. He later ripped NASCAR and accused it of targeting his team in the inspection bay. He disputed the use of baseline testing to determine the impact of concussions and whether drivers should be cleared to race.

Sherman, of course, is the Seattle Seahawks cornerback who made headlines recently for his postgame rant following the NFC championship game against San Francisco.

Roger Penske, team owner for Keselowski, said there’s nothing Keselowski needs to change.

“Brad is Brad,” Penske said. “I don’t think he got way off the reservation. Maybe the comments about NASCAR and a couple of other things got him in trouble early on.

“But overall I think NASCAR likes him. I think he brings a different viewpoint to the sport, which is as important to you as it is to me. Our sponsors love him. They don’t want a guy that just sits in his couch. Miller and the team are interested in seeing a guy that speaks his piece, and I think that’s what he did last year.”